Production Supervisor - Days

Pregis LLC.; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for advancement

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Job summary

Pregis LLC. is seeking a Production Supervisor for the Elgin, Illinois facility. The role requires directing the activities of a production team, ensuring safety, quality, and cost standards are met. Candidates should have 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment and a proven track record in leadership.

The right individual will play a key role in creating a collaborative culture, training staff, and managing all aspects of performance while driving operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience leading a team in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in manufacturing and supervisory positions.
• Proven ability to create a culture based on integrity and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise activities of the production team.
• Monitor production activities and troubleshoot issues.
• Plan and manage daily, weekly, and monthly production objectives.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Safety Procedures

Analytical Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

High School diploma or equivalent

5+ years’ experience in manufacturing

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Job Title

Production Supervisor - Days

Summary of Job

The Production Supervisor is responsible for directing and supervising activities of a production team and shift/department and will have multiple direct reports. The right individual will have 3+ years of experience leading & managing a team in a manufacturing environment, and will ensure that safety, quality, delivery, and cost standards are achieved, while meeting waste reduction and sustainability goals. In addition, the individual in this role will be responsible for creating a culture based on integrity, customer focus, innovation, and collaboration that will enhance the department’s ability to attract, develop, and retain top talent. The Production Supervisor is responsible for all people leadership and management aspects of the department, including the interviewing and selection of talent and all components of performance management.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Drive company to achieve goals by communicating expectations, planning, monitoring, and evaluating flow of production.
• Effectively manage labor to meet plant labor productivity & cost goals by coordinating work schedules, staffing requirements, and production sequence.
• Monitor production activities, identify problems, and troubleshoot causes to develop solutions.
• Plan and manage daily, weekly, and monthly objectives, communicating them to employees to ensure alignment.
• Create, train, monitor, and evaluate team on safety, quality and standard operating procedures.
• Train and understand all existing and any new production equipment – create and/or review training documentation to ensure it’s up to date and accurate.
• Troubleshoot processing techniques and production machinery and provide solutions for continuous improvement.
• Accurately record, communicate, and maintain required documentation in a timely manner.
• Analyze and submit daily reporting on performance and progress as it relates to production, quality, safety, staffing, and regular maintenance duties.
• Self‑motivated with results‑driven approach.
• Ability to prioritize workload.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Exposure to moving equipment.
• Humidity may exceed 80%.

Physical Characteristics

• Frequent standing, stooping, squatting, up to 75%.
• Occasional lifting, pushing, pulling (up to 50 lbs.).
• Frequent typing/keyboarding/preparing documents, voice‑assisted as needed.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or relevant manufacturing experience required.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 5+ years’ experience with a minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a supervisory position.
• Strong background in manufacturing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook is required, with some knowledge of Microsoft Word/PowerPoint.

Compensation

The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of Pregis’ total compensation package. The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $80–$100K.

Compensation details listed in US job postings reflect base salary only and do not include benefits. Learn more about Benefits at Pregis.

Diversity and Inclusion

We believe in diversity of thought and bringing together other traits and characteristics that make an individual bring a unique experience to Pregis. We strive to foster an inclusive environment where behaviors and social norms ensure people are welcome.

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement/Inclusion

We offer equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We support inclusion and believe in welcoming a collective sum of individual differences, thoughts, traits, and characteristics to represent Pregis’ culture and achievements.